The Lagos State Government has ordered all public and private schools in the state to reopen for the second term of 2020/21 academic session from Monday, 18th of January, 2021.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo.
She said the directive was in line with the Federal Government’s directive occasioned by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adefisayo urged all schools to make efforts to comply with all the prescribed COVID-19 requirements for resumption ofschools.
According to her, “this is not just for the improvement of overall school operations but for the safe reopening of academic activities to support the Lagos State Government’s quest for a full return.”
The Commissioner advised that schools should have flexible plans “where students and teachers who feel sick can teach or learn from home via available online platforms.”
She stated further that schools should also strive to avoid any COVID-19 infection among students and staff members.
She also appealed to teachers, students, and visitors to wear facemasks at all times, observe physical distancing, embrace regular handwashing with soap under running water and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene on the school premises.
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